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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
ByAnton Troianovski, Rebecca F. Elliott and Peter Eavis March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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Trump says US does not ‘need’ Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

US president strikes defiant tone as allies reject joining coalition, does not name countries he says 'on their way'.

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Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.

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Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel
ByAaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman and Farnaz Fassihi March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

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FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.

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Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'.

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As Trump belittled European allies, the Irish leader pushed back, gently.
ByMegan Specia March 17, 2026

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Diners witness drone interception attempt overhead in Baghdad
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Diners at a restaurant in Baghdad witnessed the moment a C-RAM air defence system attempted to intercept a drone.

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Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.

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Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.

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